Security & Remote Start Products Lititz PA

Protect your vehicle with a car security system and remote starter. Utilize a remote starter, Install a car alarm, utilize steering wheel locks, and make sure your doors are locked to prevent car theft. Below you’ll find related articles as well as local companies and providers that will help you in your search for security & remote start product resources.

Auto Page Alarm/Remote Start

We Review Auto Page's C3-RS730

by CAE , Mar 17, 2010

We live in a gadget crazy world. It used to be that an alarm was nothing more than a system designed to ward off would-be car thieves. But lately the flashy remotes look like miniature phones that do in fact relay two-way information from your car, and the overall system offers a lot more than security. The C3-RS730 from Auto Page is an excellent example of what “alarms” can do currently. It’s a 4-channel alarm (three are dedicated to lock/unlock, trunk and remote start with one auxiliary output) that keeps your car safe and conveniently starts and stops your car’s engine with a press of a button on extremely hot or cold days.

The two-way paging remote has a 7-color LCD screen and it uses AM frequency bands for transmitting and receiving at 433.9 megahertz. We walked off about two thousand feet and were able to arm and disarm the system, as well as start the engine. We were in a hilly area and the vehicle was not even in sight and we had no transmission interference. The range was more than satisfactory. As was the remote start feature. We timed how long it took for our Scion xB to start once we pushed the button on the remote. It was a little over three seconds, about the same as other remote start products we've used.

Some people, mostly those who don’t live in extremely cold areas, aren’t sure they really need remote start on their cars. But after getting into an already cool vehicle on a hot and humid summer day these “skeptics” are converted into true believers. The C3-RS730 LCD even has a temperature indicator that tells you how hot or cold the car’s cabin is and you can use the daily start option to plan when you want use remote start in advance.

In terms of ease of installation, Auto Page addressed this by making a new design of the main unit. It has the wiring harness on one side, hidden door compartment for plug-in shock sensor and V/O switch, plus on-board 30/40 ampere micro relays that contribute to 50% reduction in size of the main unit, allowing it to fit into the tight spaces under the dash of newer cars.

The two-way LCD remote has a 5-button configuration with selectable Button Lock to prevent accidental misuse; and the chrome exterior lends it a very cool, modern look. It uses one AAA battery and has a battery life indicator and power save mode. It does also offer two-car operation from the single remote. You can do a lot on the little screen and we found that with a little help from the owners manual you can navigate through the menus and access the different functions with relative ease. The only issue with the remote was the short battery life. Especially when you’re first getting familiar with the system and playing with all the features, you’ll find that the battery will need replacing in a couple of weeks.

Overall, the C3-RS730 is a terrific alarm/remote start system. And it should ...